Barter Exchanges See Benefits
From Peter Max Tax-Fraud Case

The small-business world's massive flea market may have just gotten a boost from an unexpected place.

Barter exchanges, the swap meets that help small businesses find customers, services and goods, said that Monday's guilty plea by artist Peter Max on tax-fraud charges will provide a boost to their industry. Mr. Max acknowledged that he bartered his art for services and property and didn't pay required taxes. Prosecutors alleged he...